1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1960 Jaguar XK is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 473 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | 1900 | XK |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
